Senior Controls Engineer (Automotive)

Location: Onsite in Orion, Michigan, United States; full-time onsite presence required. The role may be eligible for relocation benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops automotive products and manufacturing operations focused on safety, emissions reduction, and operational excellence.

What you will do

• Lead controls engineering strategy and execution for vehicle assembly manufacturing systems.
• Serve as the technical authority for PLC, robotics, and industrial network architecture standards.
• Manage electrical and controls projects, including installations, upgrades, model changes, throughput improvements, and lifecycle replacements.
• Lead root cause analysis, complex equipment failure resolution, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.
• Coordinate new model planning, equipment validation, suppliers, contractors, corporate engineering, and plant operations.
• Support capital planning, reliability, maintainability, energy efficiency, safety, training, and operational cost reduction.

Requirements

• Advanced programming, optimization, and troubleshooting experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley ControlLogix platforms.
• Advanced troubleshooting and programming experience with FANUC robotics.
• Expert ability to read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics and controls documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of DeviceNet, ControlNet, and Ethernet/IP industrial networks.
• Strong analytical, structured problem-solving, leadership, communication, and mentoring skills.
• Willingness to work any shift and support off-shift production, shutdowns, launches, weekends, and extended hours when required.

Nice to have

• 5+ years of experience in automotive vehicle assembly manufacturing.
• Experience leading automation strategy or large capital projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
• Experience with MES, SCADA, data acquisition systems, and manufacturing software integration.
• Mentoring or supervisory experience over engineering or technical teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Benefits and total rewards support employee well-being at work and at home.
• Inclusive workplace focused on belonging, development, safety, and meaningful change.
• Pre-employment screening or role-related assessments may be required.

Hiring process

• Applicants may complete role-related assessments and pre-employment screening where applicable.
• GM does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role, including H-1B, TN, or STEM OPT sponsorship.